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Title: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: New shoot on July 03, 2015, 12:08
I got my heads up from Wyevale gardeners club this morning that seeds are now 50% off.  You know what that means  :D  50p seed sales are on the horizon  :D  :D  :D

Get your lists ready people ;)
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: mumofstig on July 03, 2015, 12:11
That's earlier than usual, isn't it  :unsure:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: New shoot on July 03, 2015, 12:19
I think the cold start to the year, then the sudden heatwave, has meant a very short sharp season for garden centres.       

They are probably trying to kick start the sales earlier to get people back in.  My mailing says 50% off sale - I just homed in on the seeds, can't think why  ::)  :blush:  I was thinking it may be worth a visit in a few days to see if they are selling plants and other stuff off as well.  I have picked up some good bargains in the past like net tunnels and cloches  :)
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: mumofstig on July 03, 2015, 12:24
My Wyevale is a 10min walk from Tescos ( which is on the bus route) so if we get a coolish day soon, I'll have a wander down to Wyevale and see what's what  :D

If I buy stuff, I will of course blame you  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: mumofstig on July 03, 2015, 12:27
Just spluttered sur keyboard - Wimbledon just announced that seeds are playing today  ::)

What a lovely thought, bet there's fun in my seed box every night then  :lol:  :wacko:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: New shoot on July 03, 2015, 12:31
My money is on the Gladiator parsnips  :lol:

If I buy stuff, I will of course blame you  :lol: :lol:

Well naturally  :lol:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: jaydig on July 03, 2015, 13:54
Oh NOOOO!!!!!!!!  Everyone - repeat after me.......................I don't need more seeds..........I don't need more seeds...............I don't need more...oh, go on then, perhaps just a few more.
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: sunshineband on July 03, 2015, 14:14
Oh NOOOO!!!!!!!!  Everyone - repeat after me.......................I don't need more seeds..........I don't need more seeds...............I don't need more...oh, go on then, perhaps just a few more.

The thing is... I really don't need more seeds, but I hope my fingers remember that when I go to the sales  :lol:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Fairy Plotmother on July 03, 2015, 16:47
Please see the thread " mistakes you make year after year.......😧😧😧😧😧😧
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: mumofstig on July 03, 2015, 17:29
Let's face it there are much worse mistakes, than buying cheap seeds   ::) :nowink:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: sunshineband on July 03, 2015, 18:56
Let's face it there are much worse mistakes, than buying cheap seeds   ::) :nowink:

I am determined to sit on my hands until the Seed Circle parcel arrives this year  :lol:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: surbie100 on July 03, 2015, 18:59
I don't believe you Sunny... :lol:

I will be trotting off to Wyevale the minute the email comes through.  :D New seeds are fun! Particularly now I have had success with onions. I *may* have bought some seeds at Hampton Court today with Angelavdavis.
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: sunshineband on July 03, 2015, 19:14
I don't believe you Sunny... :lol:

I will be trotting off to Wyevale the minute the email comes through.  :D New seeds are fun! Particularly now I have had success with onions. I *may* have bought some seeds at Hampton Court today with Angelavdavis.

Oh did you now, Surbie?  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: ARPoet on July 03, 2015, 19:15
I noticed that Winkinsons were doing 50% off thier own seeds... I managed to walk past... but it was hard.
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Plot 6B on July 03, 2015, 19:27
I still have a £5.00 reward voucher to use there 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: icbradley on July 13, 2015, 15:45
I received the email and then went on holiday for a week.  Oh well, I thought, go to Wyevale and have a look to see what was left.  Imagine my surprise when it looked hardly touched!  Got everything I wanted (not needed I don't need any more seeds) and then some.  Sarah Raven multipacks are particularly good value with 6 individual packs inside for £3 now.
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: hiccup on July 13, 2015, 16:33
I walked by 50% off sale in dobbies on sunday because I was'nt sure if they will keep
   till next year. Will they ???
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: surbie100 on July 13, 2015, 16:56
Am still holding out for the 50p-er.....
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Bohobumble on July 13, 2015, 17:51
I don't need more seeds, I have enough for this year, next year and possibly after that.

I am seed saving and seed swapping.

I don't need more seeds.
I don't need more seeds.....
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: mumofstig on July 13, 2015, 17:59
I walked by 50% off sale in dobbies on sunday because I was'nt sure if they will keep
   till next year. Will they ???

Yes, if kept cool and dry - except for parsnips and sweetcorn, which can be a problem after the first year.

Fill your boots  :lol:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Plot 6B on July 13, 2015, 18:26
Am still holding out for the 50p-er.....

That is true Surbie and I normally do wait for that sale but I find that the more popular varieties of seeds are sold out.
It is a great feeling though when you get them :) :)
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: New shoot on July 13, 2015, 21:30
Ah, I thought I felt a disturbance in the force.  The seedaholics are getting itchy fingers again and the main culprits are all here I think  ;)  :lol:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: surbie100 on July 13, 2015, 22:10
I don't need more seeds, I have enough for this year, next year and possibly after that.

I am seed saving and seed swapping.

I don't need more seeds.
I don't need more seeds.....

Fibber..... :lol:

Ah, I thought I felt a disturbance in the force.  The seedaholics are getting itchy fingers again and the main culprits are all here I think  ;)  :lol:

oh yes! Just trying to figure out what my seed boxes are crying out for...

(actually, Cadalot hasn't reported in yet....or Norfolkgrey and I know she has a seed habit too...mebbe they are developing iron will-power)
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Sparkyrog on July 13, 2015, 22:34
you can see the NOSES getting longer  :D
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Bohobumble on July 13, 2015, 23:28
Surbie, it's true, I can take photographic evidence! 

Just not now tho, I am in bed :)
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: New shoot on July 16, 2015, 13:39
I was in the local garden centre today and did buy a couple of packs at half price.  Just because they were particular varieties that I wanted, so sorted for swede and sweetcorn.

Also grabbed some fennel as there has been a recent thread on it and I'm going to have another go this year.  My record on fennel is variable to say the least  ::)

I'm holding out for the 50p stuff now, but I need to do a seed audit first.  I'm determined not to over buy this year.  Stop sniggering you lot, I am serious  ;)
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: cadalot on July 16, 2015, 14:13
Ummmmmm Seeds  :nowink: in a seed sale

Must resist

Must res

Must

BUY SOME!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Norfolkgrey on July 16, 2015, 16:04
Quote

(actually, Cadalot hasn't reported in yet....or Norfolkgrey and I know she has a seed habit too...mebbe they are developing iron will-power)

I went out this morning in the hope I would get shoes and seeds (yes I know strange combo but nevermind, oh and my nearest Wyevale is a bit of a trek).  After removing the 8 packs of golden beetroot, some broadbeans, poppies, microgreens and other things from out of the bottom of the pram put there by my eldest  :ohmy: I came away with.......................................................................................nothing!  :( so I have been on realseeds and cheered myself up  :blush:

Edit: and what do you mean, you know I have a habit. I like to think I have a healthy appreciation and respect for the diversification and preservation of plant matter. Ok, I am talking cobblers  :tongue2:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: cadalot on July 16, 2015, 16:25
Car is in the Garage for a couple of days otherwise a trip to Wyevale would be on the cards  :nowink:
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: Annen on July 16, 2015, 18:25
Poundstretcher has seeds for 19p
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: surbie100 on July 16, 2015, 20:39
so I have been on realseeds and cheered myself up  :blush:

Edit: and what do you mean, you know I have a habit. I like to think I have a healthy appreciation and respect for the diversification and preservation of plant matter. Ok, I am talking cobblers  :tongue2:

Yep cobblers!  :lol:

Nice euphemism. I am nicking that.  :D Looking forward to when I can go and get thoroughly cheery in the Wyevale sale!
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: miggs on July 18, 2015, 07:16
Popped into Wilkinson's yesterday and they have lots of items for 25-50p. Items such as those small propagators, peat grow pots etc, might be worth it for someone. Not much there that I fancied to be honest. I think the seeds are buy packets 3 pay for 2.
Title: Re: Seed sales are a coming!
Post by: snowdrops on July 18, 2015, 07:41
Wilcox yesterday here at 50% off seeds, hence 2 packets of runners now awaiting adding to the seed stash, didn't see them fall in to my basket😎
I did got to Wyevale on Wednesday & come out without any seeds😇, not sure how that happened, could have been something to do with the 2 packets of x 3 gardening gloves & a kneelo kneeler with 20% off that made it home with me, whistles unconvincingly as she sneaks them past hubby.